Ranked #1 in European History, Ranked #13 in The Cold War — see more rankings.
Almost a decade in the making, this much-anticipated grand history of postwar Europe from one of the world's most esteemed historians and intellectuals is a singular achievement. Postwar is the first modern history that covers all of Europe, both east and west, drawing on research in six languages to sweep readers through thirty-four nations and sixty years of political and cultural change-all in one integrated, enthralling narrative. Both intellectually ambitious and compelling to read, thrilling in its scope and delightful in its small details, Postwar is a rare joy.
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David Marquand This book is all about the way that Europe has managed – not always totally successfully, but managed nevertheless – to come to terms with its bloody and horrible past. (Source)
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Rankings by Category
Postwar is ranked in the following categories:
- #66 in Communism
- #38 in Democracy
- #34 in Diplomacy
- #26 in French History
- #25 in German History
- #81 in History
- #15 in Italian History
- #54 in Liberalism
- #14 in Modern History
- #57 in World History